Fountain of Monsters........

Monsters created by Bernini. A close up at their facial expression. The fountain in front of the Pantheon.

Baked Camembert

Not many sweet desserts can capture my heart, since I am not a sweet person. Just happened that I opened a bottle of red wine tonite, and I was wondering what kind of snack that can go with red wine. Suddenly, I remember that I have a piece of Camembert cheese sitting in the fridge (3 months already)...Simply put it in my oven for 15minutes, my mid-nite dessert was done, baked Camembert cheese. Yummy!!

Fountain pen

Bought my first fountain pen last month at Rome. I simply loved it at my first sight, its design is simple, stylish and outstanding. Using a fountain pen is considered as an aesthetic and elegant way of writing for me.

Not long after, it just rejected cooperating with me. The ink flow was not steady any more, I needed to wait for a while to let the ink flow to the tip. I was annoyed and frustrated.

Bringing a spare pen was a way to deal with any possible contingencies. What's the point to have it at my bag if I need to have a backup? Why don't I just leave it and bring a reliable one instead... No matter how nice its design is, how much I adore it, losing its original function distort its value of existence. I could not stop wondering that I picked the wrong pen! I should have bought a roller pen or ball pen, those might suit me much more. Well.....to be more optimistic, there must be a way to fix it, I am going to figure it out soon.

Yes, I am an impatient person. This old fashioned pen may not be a right choice for me. Perhaps I am not a right person to use this fabulous writing instrument......

Isle of Eriska- page six

It is a small hotel, but all things there were so impressive, the animals (badges, bambi), single way wooden bridge, seashore, game room...

Metropolitan Museum

These mild-mannered models were exquisitely drawn. The feminine gentleness and softness were permanently captured on the canvas. Italian artist: Amedeo Modigliani.

Culzean castle, Scotland -page five

My first time of living in a castle. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily. I ambled through the trees and strolled down to the beach with an umbrella. I was enchanted by the tranquil atmosphere there. That could be perfect, if it was a sunny day..

Going to Highland- page four

Castle ruin at Dunure, Ayr.

The most beautiful sky that I have even seen.

Edinburgh- page three

Hampton Court Palace- page two

Summer holiday - page one

A beautiful day in London made a good start of my long holiday this summer. Travelling is the treasure of living. The world is just too big that you never can see every single corner of it. When you travel more, see more and know more, you will know how ignorance you are.

Green Island, Cairns

One day tour on Green Island in May. Went snorkeling ..

My first visit - Gold Coast

In the year of 2008, many things happened around me.. I still keep focusing on my own targets. I was wondering if I am too much target oriented that makes me miss too much. We can hardly see our future, we make choices base on our experiences and current situation. Choices made may not be the best, but it is the best we can think of at that moment, right?

Heidelberg, Germany

Tuna fish in the Market, Male

Sunset on the beach..